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Federal Charges of Conspiracy and Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine: Bail Granted

Federal authorities obtained an indictment in U.S. District Court against a young woman for Conspiracy and Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine. This followed an investigation that initiated with the interception of a package that was mailed from the Dominican Republic to the United States. U.S. Customs & Border Protection and U.S. Postal Service workers intercepted the package and searched its contents, which revealed a large quantity of cocaine. Acting in an undercover capacity as mail carrier, a federal agent then delivered the package to its intended address in Providence, Rhode Island. The woman answered the door at this address and then both signed for and took possession of the package. Soon after, law enforcement agents returned to the home to execute a search warrant for the premises. The home was unoccupied at the time. Inside they discovered drug packaging materials, a drug ledger, receipts for a storage container, a small amount of cocaine and a narcotic cutting agent. Police on surveillance then stopped a motor vehicle operated by the woman’s boyfriend and where she was riding as passenger. The questioning and search of these individuals led to the discovery of keys to a storage container that corresponded to the receipt found in the woman’s apartment. Law enforcement then obtained a second search warrant for the storage container. Inside they discovered multiple kilograms of cocaine, to include the drugs contained in the package sent from the Dominican Republic. Based upon this discovery, federal prosecutors obtained an indictment against the woman in the Federal District of Rhode Island. She retained Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer, John L. Calcagni III, to defend her in this matter. Attorney Calcagni coordinated for the woman’s voluntary surrender to the Court for arraignment. At such time, the government asked the Court to order the woman be held or detained without bail citing the rebuttal presumption of no bail in federal drug cases. Attorney Calcagni responded by emphasizing the woman’s voluntary appearance before the Court, lack of criminal history, children, work history and willingness to surrender her passport. As for the allegations, Attorney Calcagni pointed out the circumstantial nature of the government’s case and the apparent constitutional problems with both the warrant to search the woman’s home and the storage facility. Based on these collective circumstances, the Court sided with the Defense by setting bail and ordering the woman’s release.

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John Calcagni is the best of the best. I retained him multiple times to represent me in various military matters, to include administrative separation. John is an expert in his field. He is knowledge, professional, caring and aggressive. He has obtained nothing but top results and success on my behalf. I recommend him to anyone in need of legal representation. If you want the number one lawyer in your corner, John is your man.

Andrew Michaud

13:21 21 Sep 18

I had the pleasure of working with John and his team this past year and I couldn't be happier with the service I received. John and his team were professional, courteous and most of all incredibly effective. If I ever need legal services again I will definitely engage John Calcagni and his outstanding team again.

MARY DEBELLO

18:23 11 Sep 18

I highly recommend John Calcagni and his team. My daughter attends college in RI and we live in NY. She found herself in trouble and was arrested on a Disorderly Conduct matter. Our good friend is an attorney in NY and when we realized he could not represent us in RI he found a colleague who highly recommended John. From the first conversation with John, who responded to my initial message immediately, I knew we would be in good hands. He answered all questions and explained the process in as much detail as needed. He was very confident that he would get the charges dismissed. He worked closely with my daughter (his client) while keeping in touch with us, the parents. John was always attainable to us via email, text or phone call and took his time to be sure we understood each step of the case. John delivered the outcome he promised and exactly what we were looking for, we couldn't be more pleased. I would not hesitate to recommend him and (god forbid) I need assistance with the law in RI again, he would be the first call I make!! Thanks John for everything you did for our daughter!!! Mary and Wayne DeBello

Jen Marie

22:33 23 Jun 18

I don’t know where to begin! When I first met with John, I immediately felt like I was in good hands. He is charismatic, funny and really takes the time to get to know you and get a feel for your case. He was very detail oriented and thorough and worked with me for almost two years. Through this exhausting and stressful process, he made me feel comfortable and made sure I understood what was going on every step of the way. I am so thankful I went with John and would absolutely, without a doubt recommend him to anyone who needs help.

John Madden

18:11 05 Sep 18

I'm an active duty soldier and I got a DUI. I deserved the penalties and reprimands but I did not deserve to loose everything. When I was notified that I would be facing a QMP board for separation I knew I had to do all I could to fight back against it for myself and for my family. I am extremely grateful for John and his team. I had no idea about the list of standards I was up against that the board would use to determine weather or not I could keep my job and continue to support my family. Mr. Calcagni systematically itemized and proved beyond a doubt that I met and or exceeded each standard giving the board a clear picture that I still hold value to the Army. He took my personal side and my professional side along with all the legal points and drafted a rebuttal that saved my career. Had I attempted to go against the board on my own I would have surely been denied. Not because I deserved it, but because it is a battle that soldiers are not equipped to deal with on their own and the Army provides zero support. It's terrifying to think back about all that I was up against that I didn't even know about. John and his team come highly recommended and I can't thank them enough for leveling the playing field and placing the control of my career back into my hands. My family and I are forever grateful.

Mr. Calcagni is an absolute LIFE SAVER!!! He is genuinely one of the most intelligent people I have ever met in my life! He masterfully saved my husband's naval career TWICE when we thought all hope was lost at a command where bias and dishonesty rule. My husband and I are forever in his debt and there is not enough we could do or say to show our gratitude. He has a big heart and he fought hard for our family. We would recommend him a thousand times over!!!!